RandyR
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The Sudco catalog, which contains lots of parts and accessories for motorcycles lists a valve shim tool for the XVZ1300/vmax. The picture of their tool looked different than the OEM tool, so I sent an email to Sudco, and they promptly answered that this is a misprint in their catalog, and they do not have a valve shim tool for the XVZ1300. Too bad, it was only $16.
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http://www.oldbikebarn.com/ has the valve shim tool for $38.41. I have ordered one and anyone can borrow it, once I have received it. Old Bike Barn lists this tool as being for the XV1300 and VMax and Venture. It appears that this is the correct tool for the 2nd Gen machines as well, unless I've gotten confused in the process. There was some previous discussion about the SECA tool working. According to both the web sites I checked the SECA tool (also used on the XS1100) looks the same, but is different than the Ventures.
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do it do it do it.......
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Looking good Annie. I may add a sidecar one of these days.
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I stopped at Pelican Point while riding between Savannah and Brunswick. It is a good place to stop. Any luck on the MC rental? I don't ever recall seeing a RSV for rent. If you want to come to the north of Georgia, we have a dealer here in Dahlonega that rents MotoGuzzi Norges.
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Beware using your debit card at the gas pump
RandyR replied to Venturous Randy's topic in Watering Hole
You might as well get a credit card that pays back a 1% bonus, and use it for everything. -
The windshield removal is a 30 second operation. Yamaha did a good job of that. The seat on my new 08 seems to have thicker padding than some of the earlier RSTD's, maybe its the luck of the draw? I think I've heard someone else comment that Yamaha might have added more seat padding on the latest RSTD's. Plenty of room to load gear for a 1-up camping trip.
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If you watch TV you're being had....
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Blackjack has said that the north Georgia M&E for that saturday may meet up with the mini-asheville people. So I'm not sure if that also means we're staying for saturday night dinner.
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Any chance of getting some pics of the brackets some time? It sounds like several people have done this. does it raise the seat height any? tia
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Congrats. any many more happy years... !!!!
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I've put the Yamaha Special Tools list on my web site. It is an Adobe .PDF file. http://randyrick.us/motorcycles/Yamaha/YamahaSpecialTools.pdf
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Here's the company that makes the Yamaha special tools. http://www.klsupply.com/COMPANYINFO/tabid/58/Default.aspx They use different part numbers than Yamaha, and only sell wholesale. For instance, the 1stGen/2ndGen valve shim tool is part # K&L Supply 35-3462, which is the same as YM-33961 or 90890-04105 Here's a web site that sells the valve shim tool. http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/VALVE_SHIM_TOOL_YAMAHA_XVZ13__P11156.cfm At $75, I think its a rip off. A little more research may show up a tool at a more reasonable price, say $15. I don't know what a Yamaha Dealer would charge, and the online parts sources I've looked at didn't list this part. btw, I found an Adobe .pdf document with pictures of various Yamaha special tools .
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I remember those.... Just need to tighten the ropes a little to get rid of the sag. You won't pass inspection that way....
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Do they let you sleep on the couch?
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The Carbon1 adapter works well with my Sears jack. Its almost a necessity as heavy as these bikes are.
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It says 'solenoid'.. implying that a magnetic coil pulls the light emitting element in to adjust the beam between high and low. sounds too complicated for a light bulb.
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I have the less expensive red Craftsman jack. I wouldn't call it junk, its not as heavy duty as the black (I think) one. The red one I've had for maybe 8 years, it lifts up my RSTD with the Carbon1 adapter and holds it there ok. The Pep Boys jack looks somewhat different than the red Sears jack. The Sears jack has a long handle, and 4 wheels, not 2. I've always used my MC jack on a concrete slab, I'm not sure how I'd feel using it on gravel. It would probably be ok if it was packed gravel without large loose stones. The jack has a large angle iron frame that supports it.
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Pep Boys in Georgia is having a sale on a MC Jack for $79.98 with a $20 mailin rebate. Maybe its on sale elsewhere as well? TORIN 1500 lb. Motorcycle/ATV Jack #T64017
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While I can do it, I'm not comfortable riding more than 3-400 miles a day. The RSTD is as comfortable of a MC as you'll find, I believe. I plan stops every 90 minutes whether I need gas or not. Walk around a bit in a new small town and see whats there. Do they have a Dairy Queen? Maybe there's an interesting museum or folk art gallery? I used to stop at every small tavern that advertised Budweiser and cheeseburgers, those roadside holes-in-the wall are gone for the most part, and I don't usually drink while riding anymore. I've found that a liberal sprinking of mentholated talcum powder in my underwear is a big help too. So slow down and enjoy the USA. Your butt will thank you...
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Some Tips on Changing the 2nd Gen Coolant
RandyR replied to V7Goose's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Goose, What if you ran it long enough to open the thermostat? Then another few minutes. Wouldn't that evenly dilute the old antifreeze enough? RandyR -
Yesterday I stopped at WOW Used Motorcycles in Marietta, Georgia, just north-west of Atlanta. They have more different motorcycles than ANY motorcycle dealership I have ever been in, probably 3 times as many !!! Their web page says 'over 600 used bikes', I believe it. If you're near Atlanta its worth stopping to gawk. I mean lust !!! http://www.wowmotorcycles.com/ And its just up hwy 41 from that old Atlanta land mark, The Big Chicken !
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Sounds like a good ride. Probably a lot more comfortable than here in georgia where its been in the 90's a couple days. I got cooked good yesterday while taking a long ride.
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A liberal dose of WD40 and let it soak... then back to the needle nose.
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How old were the tires, since this was a used bike? for instance: if 1303 is the dot code (manufacture code) the tire was in a batch made in the 13th week of 2003